Kroger HO-735 WIW REMODEL in Houston, TX

Kroger Food Stores is renovating its existing facility at 12555 Briar Forest Drive in Houston. The filing for this project, identified as Kroger HO-735 WIW REMODEL, lists an estimated cost of $444,500 for a minor interior remodel of the 57,028 sq ft store.

The work is classified as a Renovation/Alteration on private land. Agree Convenience No 1 LLC is the owner of record, while Onyx Creative serves as the design firm. William T Winning is the registered accessibility specialist. The filing indicates construction began in June 2026 with a scheduled completion date of September 2026.

Project Scope and Cost

The scope of work is described strictly as a minor interior remodel. With an estimated cost of $444,500, the project sits above the Harris County median of $250,000 for similar renovation filings. The calculated cost of $8 per square foot is below the county median of $80 per square foot for this type of work. The scheduled build window of 77 days is close to the county median of 92 days.

Onyx Creative has registered six other projects with TDLR, totaling $1,890,000. These include locations in San Antonio, Brenham, Hockley, Edna, and Conroe. This Houston project is one of several recent filings associated with the design firm.

Status and Location Context

The site is located in ZIP code 77077, where the U.S. Census estimates a population of about 63,421. The median household income in this area is $71,080, and the median owner-occupied home value is $356,300. Housing in the zone is mostly renter-occupied.

TDLR completed plan review in August 2026. Although the filing listed a completion date of September 2026, the agency has not yet recorded a final inspection. This means the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. City of Houston permit records show one building permit on file at this street address, issued between July 2026 and July 2026, for a 57,028 sq ft retail remodel.